Instagram updates its terms of service

by Adam HanlonTuesday, December 18th, 2012

Article Summary:

Instagram has recently updated its terms of service for its photo sharing site. The new terms of service allow it to: “To help us deliver interesting paid or sponsored content or promotions, you agree that a business or other entity may pay us to display your username, likeness, photos (along with any associated metadata), and/or actions you take, in connection with paid or sponsored content or promotions, without any compensation to you.” This gives the company the right to sell a user’s images, without them receiving any of the monies generated. Many commentators, including the Guardian, surmise that this is as a result of social media giant Facebook’s purchase of Instagram, and a need to monetize the business. Practically, it means that if you want any of your images to generate any revenue for you, you need to remove them from Instagram at present.

From DesignTaxi today:
Instagram Responds To Users' Backlash: 'Thank You, And We're Listening'
Faced with a tide of user backlash over its new privacy policy, Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom announced in a blog post that the company will be "removing the language" from the policy that gave Instagram the right to sell users' photos without paying or notifying them.Posted by StephenFrink on 2012-12-19 12:42:08

Does this mean that only content within Instagram is included in this or does Facebook content also fall under this umbrella?Posted by RWBrooks on 2012-12-18 20:11:00

Very slimy. People need to know the value of a photograph. Instagram/Facebook does, even as they drive the race to the bottom. Content providers who allow this get what they deserve.Posted by StephenFrink on 2012-12-18 19:26:05